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PIEZO1 transduces mechanical itch in mice.
Nature - 1 Jul 2022
Hill Rose Z, Loud Meaghan C, Dubin Adrienne E, Peet Brooke, Patapoutian Ardem
Abstract excerpt
Itch triggers scratching, a behavioural defence mechanism that aids in the removal of harmful irritants and parasites1. Chemical itch is triggered by many endogenous and exogenous cues, such as pro-inflammatory histamine, which is released during an allergic reaction1. Mechanical itch can be triggered by light sensations such as wool fibres or a crawling insect2. In contrast to chemical itch pathways, which have...
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